Exercise Physiologist Salary
in Indiana, United States

Develops, implements, and coordinates exercise programs, and administers medical tests, under physician's supervision, to program participants to promote physical fitness. Explains program and test procedures to participant. Interviews participant to obtain vital statistics and medical history and records information. Records heart activity, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machine, while participant undergoes stress test on treadmill, under physician's supervision. Measures oxygen consumption and lung functioning, using spirometer. Measures amount of fat in body, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, and tape measure, to assess body composition.